Director Ari Aster Expresses Disappointment over Box Office Flop of Film 'Beau Is Afraid'

Despite a dismal box office of $10 million on a $35 million budget, 'Beau Is Afraid' starring Joaquin Phoenix remains Ari Aster's favorite of his own films and the furthest he's been able to go; laments lack of viewer engagement with hidden elements in the film.

The film 'Beau Is Afraid' directed by Ari Aster, having a budget of $35 million, only managed to gross just over $10 million at the box office, marking it as one of the most divisive releases of the year.
Ari Aster expressed his disappointment with the film's reception, believing that the viewers did not fully engage with it. He mentions hidden elements and Easter eggs within the film that have yet to be discussed or discovered.
Despite the film's diverse reaction, Aster considered 'Beau Is Afraid' as his favorite among his films, calling it 'the furthest he's been able to go.' He had intended the film to be polarizing and divisive to encourage viewers to form their own understanding and interpretation.
Despite the film's box office underperformance, A24, the film's distributor, confirmed they will be sticking with Aster for his next film project, which will reportedly be a Western featuring Joaquin Phoenix once again.
Aster expresses that he hopes his future films continue to be different from each other despite the repeating themes. He also hopes audiences discover the hidden elements in 'Beau Is Afraid' and engage in more detailed discussions about it.